NFPA ____ is the Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional IQualifications.
1041
First & primary to the success of an Organization Are the ____ ___ ____ that are usually presented by the organizations training staff.
Formal Training Courses
What contributions does the old adage "this is how we do it in the real world" often used by Co officers make?
FF injuries & fatalities
NFPA ____ is the Standard for Providing Emergency Services to the Public.
1201
Co Officers MUST ensure the Co level training meets the standards of what 2 entities?
The Organization & what is taught in recruit school
What 3 steps should a Co Officer follow when designing a training session?
Determine type of service, skill or task that must be performed
Compare new performance level w/current one
Design training that will raise knowledge, skills and abilities
What are the four steps in the "Four Step Method of Instruction" model?
Preparation
Presentation
Application
Evaluation
The preparation step in the 4 Step Model includes what?
Introducing the topic
Gaining Attn
Stating objectives
Instructor Self-preparation
What should a Co Officer do to prepare for a training session?
Read lesson plan
Gather any addl info needed
Collect training aids
Practice skills to be taught
What are the 5 types of presentation methods?
Lecture
Illustrated Lecture
Discussion
Demonstration
Scenarios
Delivering info via an orderly, sequential outline is done during what part of the 4 step teaching model?
Presentation
The ____ step in the 4 step teaching model provides opportunities for learning through activities, exercises, discussions, work-grps, skill practices, practical training evolutions & similar training activities.
Application
What step during the "4 step teaching model" does the most learning take place?
Application
During the ____ step in the "4 step teaching model" students demonstrate how much they have learned through a written, oral or practical exam.
Evaluation
Co Officers may alter a lesson plan but NEVER alter the what?
4 Step method of instruction
What is it that describes the level of performance that is required to perform a specific job?
Job Performance Requirements
Groups of similar jobs are organized into a category or duty called ___ ___ ___.
Human Resources Mgmt
If a Co Officer is simply told to make a presentation about a topic, what 3 resources should be utilized in order to complete this task?
A model lesson plan
Experience
Assistance of training division
T or F; Use of a lesson plan guarantees fulfillment of objectives.
False
Why would modification of a lesson plan be necessary(5)?
Lack of presentation time
Lack of audiovisual aids
Lesson plan outdated or not accurate
Audience may not respond to methods outlined by plan
Enviro condos may prevent presentation to be done properly
B/f beginning a presentation Co Officer should ensure that the space is appropriate in what 5 ways?
Seating arrangement is right
Distractions removed
Lighting proper w/ no glare
Easy access to aids, props etc
Rm temp is comfortable
What are some delivery method considerations?
Use lesson plan
Speak to students/ make eye contact
Use vocal variation
Summarize key pts / concepts
Ask & solicit questions
Focus on audience, body language, facial expressions
Utilize related examples
Motivate by showing material relevance
The ____ teaching format allows interaction between teacher & students & among students.
Discussion
What term is used to describe the discussion format where the instructor acts as a facilitator & presents a topic to the students?
Guided Discussion
As a facilitator, the Co Officer's role is to guide a discussion to meet obj's in what 4 ways?
Keep discussion on topic
Add pertinent details
Ask thought-provoking questions
Analyze conversations to ensure understanding
A ____ is the act of showing how to do something or how something operates or acts.
Demonstration
What are 4 things to prepare for when utilizing the demonstration method of teaching?
Know what is to be demonstrated & learning obj
Be proficient in EVERY step
Acquire equip, ensure it works & arrange for use
Arrange rm so all can see
1. Link new info w/students current knowledge
2. Explain what will be shown
3. Explain skill importance
4. Demonstrate skill @ normal speed
5. Repeat #4 slowly; explaining each step
6. Repeat #5 while student explains each step
7. Consider video w/lg grp so all can see closely
8. Questions & address misunderstandings
9. Have volunteer complete skill while explaining steps
10. Student practice monitored by instructor
11. Reassemble grp & review procedure
These steps outline what process?
Demonstrating a skill
___ ___ ___ are essential for providing safe & efficient fire & emergency services to the public.
Practical Training Evolutions
What 2 primary requirements to practical training evolutions fulfill?
Hands on training requirements of NFPA & OSHA
Application of critical skills learned in classroom